Nebraska CLE - Constitutional Law Courses
Nebraska CLE
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ON STRIKE! The Law of Labor Conflict
The rise of union organizing and strikes across industries is occurring against a backdrop of changes in recent decisions of the National Labor Relations Board as well as an evolution in the workplace. While federal laws have remained stagnant, there is no question that traditional union activity is changing. This CLE course will examine the basic provisions of the National Labor Relations Act as well as its amendments which relate to labor strikes, boycotts, picketing and other protes... More Info
$291General Credit -
Reasonable Accommodations for Employees Religious Beliefs Under Title VII
Legally, employers are required to accommodate the religious beliefs of their employees. But what does this right, ensured by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act actually require? How do we ensure legal compliance? This comprehensive CLE course will explain the compliance requirements under Title VII and how the interactive process differs from that of the ADA. The course will explain the potential pitfalls that might derail compliance efforts and tips and strategies to prevent non-compl... More Info
$291General Credit -
Recent Constitutional Challenges to Rent Regulations
The Fifth Amendment holds that no person shall be “deprived of … property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation”. Given that, how can state governments require landlords to maintain rents below market levels? Since the 1920’s, this issue has been raised numerous times and also comes down in favor of the government’s authority to regulate rents. This CLE course will analyze recent federal court challenges to the rent l... More Info
$291General Credit -
Roe v Wade: Abortion Post Dobbs
Abortion is always a hot button issue and the recent Dobbs’ decision in which the Supreme Court of the US overruled both "Roe v. Wade" and "Planned Parenthood v. Casey", finding there is no federal right to abortion created a massive change in the federal due process law, particularly with regards to rights and privacy. This CLE course will explain the decision, presenting the practical points of over 100 pages comprising the decision, and the possible litigation that may result from i... More Info
$291General Credit -
Search and Seizure Fundamentals
Presented by a retired FLETC Legal Instructor, this CLE course will provide an overview of search and seizure law. Beginning with an introduction to the Fourth Amendment, under which the law is categorized, the course will address application issues and present an overview of the various judicially-recognized exceptions to the warrant requirement inherent in the Fourth Amendment. More Info
$552General Credits -
Sexual Harassment, “Me Too” Allegations, and Settlement Agreements: A Necessary Perspective for Counsel
This interactive CLE course will present the various issues surrounding sexual harassment, and employee training that counsel is required to advise their clients on. The course will delineate what constitutes sexual harassment under federal law and what companies need to regulate as well as the how to assess the potential costs and risks of litigation as well as the merits of a specific case. More Info
$551.5General Credits -
Statutory Interpretation: Do the Words “because of… sex” Include “Sexual Orientation” and “Transgender Identity”?
The statement “…because of sex”, one that now appears on anti-discrimination forms, disclosures and even advertisements, are an essential aspect of employment discrimination. This CLE course will address this term within the context of discrimination and present prior United States Supreme Court litigation such as Hopkins and Oncale which raises the question of whether sexual orientation and transgender identity were included in the statutory definition of sex. The course will... More Info
$1074General Credits -
The ADA and Employment Discrimination
Title One of the Americans with Disabilities Act imposes certain requirements on employers. This comprehensive CLE course will explain in detail how discrimination is defined, as well as the conditions requiring accommodation, and the types of accommodations a business is and is not obligated to provide. The process for providing accommodations as well as businesses and situations that invalidate the requirements will be discussed. Tips and strategies to manage the requirements of Titl... More Info
$552General Credits -
The Chevron Doctrine: Revisited
Chief Justice Marshall famously stated in Marbury v. Madison that "it is emphatically the province and duty of the judicial department to say what the law is." Decades ago, Professor Benard Schwartz's lectures highlighted how the doctrine of separation of powers had been fundamentally altered as society became more complex. The United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments that could lead to significant changes in administrative law. The court is considering whether to overrule or m... More Info
$813General Credits -
The Hatch Act and Politics in the Federal Workplace
This CLE course is specifically designed for attorneys who work for federal agencies and presents the many complex issues related to partisan politics and Federal employment. The course will discuss the 1939 Hatch Act (codified in 5 U.S.C. 7321 – 7326) as the “Act to Prevent Pernicious Political Activities” which still, after 80 years, prove challenging for Federal supervisors and attorneys alike. In today’s divisive environment it is particularly important for both attorneys and supervisors t... More Info
$291General Credit